GLEMSFORD CLOSE, LU4 9HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 9HQ

GLEMSFORD CLOSE, LU4 9HQ, Luton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.24 per 1,000 population. This LU4 9HQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU4 postcode area, which has experienced 364 crimes and a crime rate of 6.28 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU4 9HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 9HQ, encompassing approximately 2479 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

LU4 9HQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Harry Scott Court with total crimes: 3
  • Lidgate Close with total crimes: 2
  • Progress Way with total crimes: 2

GLEMSFORD CLOSE, LU4 9HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.420.00%
Vehicle crime12.02-80.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.0566.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.61200.00%
Public order31.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-75.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.44-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.6133.33%
Public order11.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0575.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.82200.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.44-42.86%
Public order21.61-33.33%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.45133.33%
Vehicle crime32.82200.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.61-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-50.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.630.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU4 9HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harry Scott Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Lidgate Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Progress Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Chalton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cheney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Butely Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Boxted Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Gilderdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Coverdale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1